Appreciating the Contributions of Pandit Ravi Shankar to the Modern Sitar and It's Playing Style
By Stephen Slawek
 
Illustrated lecture and demonstration by Stephen Slawek who will discuss the late Ravi Shankar’s unique contribution to Hindustani sangeet, with particular reference to his sitar playing style
 
Stephen Slawek is Professor of Music at The University of Texas, Austin. A disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar since 1977, he has authored several publications and was formerly Chair, Ethnomusicology Committee of the American Institute of Indian Studies